Top Rio de Janeiro Pop Culture

The Lapa district of Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and live music scene. With this evening pub crawl, discover the neighborhood at its most atmospheric as you visit popular local pubs and bars, sip a free shot of cachaça, and listen to live samba or forró music. Accompanied by your guide and group of party-seeking travelers, enjoy a fun night out with VIP admission and special offers on drinks.

A unique way to get to know the city's urban artistic life, an opportunity to get to know another Rio de Janeiro on the beaches of Copacabana. Also get to know the architecture and transformation of the old capital of the country, understand how the life style of Carioca was born. A simple way to integrate the city without feeling like a tourist and a simple art lover. In each area of the city there is a different culture and the city center is where all cultures meet.

Explore the bucolic neighborhood of Santa Teresa and downtown Ancient Rio during this 4-hour tour. In Ancient Rio, visit sites like the France Brazil House, Arcos da Lapa, Teles Arches and Praça XV. In Santa Teresa, admire the stately mansions from the early 1900s and view the neighborhood's original tram, built in 1897. Learn about the importance of both of these neighborhoods in Rio's past through commentary from your guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Get a glimpse into the local street art scene in Rio de Janeiro during this small-group arts and culture walking tour. Follow your local guide around Ipanema, stopping to view popular works of art in unlikely places like a hidden skate park, schoolyard, and murals near the beach. Learn about the local arts scene and the cultural impact it has on the city through your guide's informative, engaging commentary.

Experience the vibrant and dynamic street art scene of Rio de Janeiro on an immersive 3-hour tour that will take you on a journey through the city's colorful neighborhoods and hidden corners. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the thriving urban art culture that breathes life into the city's walls. As you stroll through the bustling streets, you'll be captivated by the stunning and thought-provoking murals, graffiti, and street installations that adorn building facades, alleyways, and public spaces. Each artwork tells a story, representing the creative expression and diverse perspectives of the local artists who bring the city's walls to life.

Two days to spend discovering many places that make this city the "Cidade Maravilhosa". Rio de Janeiro is extraordinary because it offers tourists an immense natural and landscape treasure that blends with a great historical and artistic heritage. I want to guide you to discover Rio de Janeiro during this tour which, I am sure, will remain unforgettable. I am a professional tourism guide, I love to tell, not just present, the city in all its uniqueness and I do so with pleasure both in my native language, Italian, and in French, Portuguese, Spanish and English.

Explore Rio's vibrant urban art scenes and experience the transformative power of art. Discover street art and graffiti that harmoniously merge with the city's historical landmarks, culture, and rich history. Embark on our 3-hour graffiti tour, exploring notable places showcasing street art, such as remarkable comic book murals. Begin at Siqueira Campos metro station, where a monumental mural featuring "Ze Ninguém" sets the tone for the experience. Then, board the subway to the Gloria neighborhood, where you'll walk its streets, gaining valuable insights. In Lapa, discover a vibrant street adorned with plentiful art, leading to the iconic Selaron Steps. Afterward, go to the nearby Cineland station and board a train to the aquarium. At the aquarium, prepare to be amazed by a monumental mural depicting Rio's history of slavery, complemented by Eduardo Kobra's awe-inspiring graffiti. Join us on this remarkable journey and witness how art serves as a catalyst for change urban landscape.

A whole day discovering Rio de Janeiro. A tour of approximately 9 hours (including a lunch break) to get to know the most attractive places that have earned Rio the name "Cidade Maravilhosa". I am a professional tourism guide and I have selected 14 places for you to discover in a tour that I hope will remain in the hearts and minds of all of you! I love to tell, not just present, the city of Rio in all its natural and historical uniqueness and I do so with pleasure both in my native language, Italian, and in French, Portuguese, Spanish and English

Combine a sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro with photography for the ultimate experience of the city. Tours are tailored to your interests as well as your photography skill level. Your photographer-guide takes you to some of the city’s top sights and/or hidden gems where you can capture beautiful photos.

Discover and experience the best of Rio de Janeiro City on unforgettable private photography tours. Rio Photo Tours is a wonderful opportunity for amateurs and professionals photographers or enthusiasts to meet the city and discover non-touristic areas, new points of view and capture amazing photos from one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Each tour is tailored according to the specialty or the preferences of the client. It doesn't matter what kind of photography you want, or which kind of experience you seek, we are going to make it happen. Our guide is a professional photographer that will show Rio from an original approach out of traditional tours, offering an unforgettable experience. Make a deep dive into the Carioca's culture. Come and see cultural events, live music and a lot of attractions that a regular tourist can't find on traditional city guides. *We provide Car with Driver, for more safety and fast logistics.

This half-day tour will allow you to discover the bohemian district of Santa Teresa, undoubtedly the most charming in the city. Throughout this walk, your guide will introduce you to local artists' workshops, the street art very present in the neighborhood, and you will even have the opportunity to taste the best "pão de queijo" in Rio! The tour will end at the Sélaron stairs, in Lapa, covered with nearly 2000 ceramic tiles from more than 60 different countries. This visit includes riding the bondinho, the emblematic yellow train of Santa Teresa, a tasting of the best Pao de queijo in the city (according to local residents!) and Magnifica cachaça, produced in Santa Teresa.